Installing Fiberboard Siding

Fiber cement is tougher than other materials hold the starter 1 4 in.

Installing fiberboard siding.

How to cut nail and install durable fiber siding plus caulking and painting tips. Wear eye and breathing. Subtract 0 125 in 0 32 cm at each end when measuring fiber cement. If the wall you re covering is wider.

In this video this old house general contractor tom silva shares his secrets for working with fiber cement siding. Measure the siding so it ends on a stud if it is too short to span the wall. Inspect siding carefully for damage when it arrives. Down preassemble the corners install fiber cement using a few special techniques layout the siding courses remove the plastic last flash the butt.

Fiber cement siding expands and contracts. How to install fiber cement siding safety first. Wear safety glasses when cutting and nailing fcs. 4 to 8 seconds per crosscut 20 to 40 seconds to nail up an 8 foot long piece of siding.

Whenever possible cut the fiber cement boards upside down to get the cleanest lines. Measuring and cutting fiber cement 1. Store off the ground making sure it is flat.